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Trouble at Carlisle

Posted: 8/26/07 4:15pm Message 11 of 40
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Just got home and read this. We left Sat. about 1:00pm. Had no idea what happened until I read this. Just rain in the night at the campground we stopped at off I84. Hope everyone is OK. Hope this doesn't have a negative effect on the outcome of future events.


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Posted: 8/26/07 6:03pm Message 12 of 40
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
Glad everybody is safe and well.  It's a shame that things wrapped up early.  Last year, I just happened to see the C3VR tent on Sunday (it was pretty slow and wet last year too), otherwise I wouldn't even know about this place!
 
 



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Posted: 8/26/07 6:31pm Message 13 of 40
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Victor, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
Got home about an hour ago. Good driving weather and no mishaps.
Like Hmel '74, I was in the parade also when it hit. It came up real fast, with strong winds knocking down trees and wires. Downtown Carlisle had no power. Streets were flooded for a short time. As the pictures show, lots of hit and miss damage at the fairgrounds. Some big tents were destroyed while smaller tents within 50 feet were untouched.
A pop-up trailer had the top half bent and pushed down.
I don't believe any C3VR members got hurt or had any car damage.
Many vendors pulled out Saturday night and Sunday morning, but the show went on. Fortunately, no more rain or winds. It actually turned out to be the best day, weatherwise.
I will upload some pics shortly.
 



 
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Posted: 8/26/07 6:58pm Message 14 of 40
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  Glad everyone is okay. You can always buy new tents. What a freak storm that sounds like.   Butch


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Posted: 8/26/07 7:27pm Message 15 of 40
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Vette(s): 1981 red with silver interior,350(L-81), 350TH, glass t-tops, aluminium rims, 1980 Black/ Black int., 350 GM crate engine/350TH, 1976 black/ saddle int., L-82 w/headers, holly carb, Hypertech ignition
WOW !!  I just watched the video Dave posted....that was crazy!  Thank God your all ok.....phew


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Posted: 8/26/07 7:28pm Message 16 of 40
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Here are some pictures I took Saturday night after the rain stopped and Sunday morning when the sun came up.
 



 
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Posted: 8/26/07 7:35pm Message 17 of 40
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
I was in Hersey PA when the storm came through there. I can assure you it was scary. The storm lasted about a 1/2 hour, but the worse part only lasted about 10 min.
A few trees went down and some places lost power less than a 1 mile north of Hersey.  The local news did mention some reports of tornado's. I'm glad to here that Adam made it OK, and hope no one was seriously injured.
No matter how much damage was sustained, it can all be repaired or replaced.



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Posted: 8/26/07 9:04pm Message 18 of 40
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Those summer storms can come up scary quick and cause a lot of trouble real fast.  Glad to hear folks made it home in fine shape...!!!


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Posted: 8/27/07 3:41am Message 19 of 40
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This is old now, but it shows some actual video of the rain and wind.
 



 
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Posted: 8/27/07 4:41am Message 20 of 40
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Vette(s): Previous: 1984 Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe, 1989 Coupe, 2001 Roadster Present: 1967 Stingray Roadster, 1976 Stingray Coupe, 1989 Roadster..
Thanks for your video & update Dave! Looks like the metal framed canopies really took it on the chin during these storms.

Hopefully this won't have an adverse effect on future shows and those who were injured will recover quickly.
Tuxblacray2007-08-27 04:41:53


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